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[Handbook of Pragmatics 24] 2022
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Feminism and language

 | Södertörn University
Published online: 6 April 2022
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https://doi.org/10.1075/hop.24.fem1
Article outline
  • 1.Language and feminism
  • 2.Important concepts
  • 3.The feminist critique of language
  • 4.Early theories
  • 5.Empirical studies
  • 6.Feminist language reforms
  • 7.Women and speaking
  • 8.Reappropriation and resignification of derogatory terms
  • 9.Feminist vocabulary
  • 10.New terminology relating to gender identity and sexual activity
  • 11.Non-sexist language guides
  • 12.Feminist writing
  • 13.Conclusion
  • 14.Topics for future research
  • References
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